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SUMMARY:Declaration of Independence Display
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URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/declaration-of-independence-display/
LOCATION:Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T110000
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours
DESCRIPTION:Tours offered at 11 Am and 2 pm\nAn amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture\, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 400\,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation\, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab.  \nTickets for the Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours are $30 in advance and $35 day-of. Admission also includes docent-guided or self-guided tours of Jefferson’s retreat home\, self-guided exploration of exhibits in the lower level of the house\, the Wing of Offices\, the ornamental grounds and the Quarter Site. Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. \n*Please note\, there are no refunds for event tickets for any reason. 
URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-2026/
LOCATION:Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T153000
DTSTAMP:20260915T205947Z
CREATED:20260915T205734Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours
DESCRIPTION:Tours offered at 11 Am and 2 pm\nAn amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture\, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 400\,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation\, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab.  \nTickets for the Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours are $30 in advance and $35 day-of. Admission also includes docent-guided or self-guided tours of Jefferson’s retreat home\, self-guided exploration of exhibits in the lower level of the house\, the Wing of Offices\, the ornamental grounds and the Quarter Site. Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. \n*Please note\, there are no refunds for event tickets for any reason. 
URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-2/
LOCATION:Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20260914T165640Z
CREATED:20251227T164353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T165640Z
UID:52338-1791763200-1794614399@www.poplarforest.org
SUMMARY:Give Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation will explore the unique and essential Virginia people\, events\, and sites that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, this exhibit will highlight the complex\, diverse and inspiring Virginia history which is\, in fact\, America’s story. \nComposed of 10 double-sided traveling banners\, located in the lower level of the historic house\, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation will provide context for the coming of the Revolution in Virginia and bring visitors into the core of the action from 1774 through 1776\, highlighting how the American Revolution was a war\, and more than a war. This exhibit is included with general admission to Poplar Forest. \n 
URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/give-me-liberty-traveling-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T183000
DTSTAMP:20260108T215047Z
CREATED:20251227T165015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T215047Z
UID:52340-1792085400-1792089000@www.poplarforest.org
SUMMARY:Book Talk: Brian Alexander Jefferson's Manual of Parliamentary Practice
DESCRIPTION:As vice president of the United States\, Thomas Jefferson presided over the Senate. To improve its procedures\, he wrote A Manual of Parliamentary Practice. First published in 1801\, Jefferson’s Manual has been the basis for the rules of Congress ever since. In 1812\, a second edition of the Manual was published with Jefferson’s input\, marking his final word on the book.  Now\, for the first time\, Jefferson’s Manual of 1812 has been printed with all of Jefferson’s additions\, along with an introduction detailing the history of the text and the discovery of Jefferson’s revisions. This new edition includes Jefferson’s additions that serve as the basis for changes to the “House Rules and Manual\,” published by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2025.  Join Author Brian Alexander as he discusses his groundbreaking research using Jefferson’s own writings for this historic Manual of Parliamentary Practice\, in its definitive edition. Admission to this book talk is included with general admission to Poplar Forest. \n  \n \nBrian Alexander\, Ph.D.\, is Associate Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee University. His teaching and research focus on American government and US foreign policy\, with publications that include A Social Theory of Congress: Legislative Norms in the Twenty-First Century (Rowman & Littlefield 2021) and The Folkways of Congress\, editor (Brookings Institution Press 2026). He is director of the W&L Washington Term\, an experiential learning program for college students in Washington\, DC. Brian also served as American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow (2015–2016) in the office of U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI). In 2021\, he held a fellowship at the International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello\, where he conducted research on Thomas Jefferson and parliamentary law. Prior to joining W&L\, Brian worked as a management consultant serving federal agency clients and in numerous non-profits focused on foreign and domestic policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from George Mason University and an undergraduate degree from Miami University. He lives in Lexington\, Virginia\, with his wife and two daughters.
URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/book-talk-brian-alexander-jeffersons-manual-of-parliamentary-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T173000
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UID:52342-1792776600-1792780200@www.poplarforest.org
SUMMARY:Bill Clevlen Book Talk: Presidential Road Trips
DESCRIPTION:Travel writer Bill Clevlen is out with a new book called Presidential Road Trips. The book guides readers to places where American presidents made history. From George Washington’s birthplace and the train depot where Jimmy Carter launched his presidential campaign to Harry Truman’s Key West retreat and Abraham Lincoln’s tomb. The book features 100 homes\, retreats\, museums\, graves\, monuments and more to inspire the ultimate American history lesson and travel experience! Join us for a fun and engaging presentation and book signing! Admission to this book talk is included with general admission to Poplar Forest. \n  \n \nBill Clevlen is a travel journalist and broadcaster with a focus on road trips across America. He’s the author of popular travel guides like 100 Things to Do in America Before You Die and The Ultimate American Music Bucket List. You can hear his stories on radio and tv stations across the US.
URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/bill-clevlen-book-talk-presidential-road-trips/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T183000
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SUMMARY:Fall Harvest Dinner
DESCRIPTION:One of America’s first foodies\, Thomas Jefferson had a taste for fine wines and gourmet foods. Join the president\, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker\, in his private retreat to raise a glass to a successful harvest season and enjoy a multi-course dinner with wine pairings. \nMust be 21 and over. Tickets for the Fall Harvest Dinner with Mr. Jefferson are $200 per person or $375 per couple. Reservations are required and tickets must be purchased at least a week prior\, due to catering considerations. Dress code is business casual. \n*Please note\, there are no refunds for event tickets for any reason. Event Tickets DO NOT include admission to the property during daytime hours. To tour the house and grounds between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.\, you must purchase a regular tour ticket here. 
URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/fall-harvest-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T143316Z
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UID:52317-1794049200-1794070800@www.poplarforest.org
SUMMARY:Fall Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Eat\, drink\, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Thomas Jefferson’s south lawn. Join Poplar Forest in celebrating Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine with tastings from multiple regional wineries. Enjoy live music performances\, graze on foods by local vendors and shop the artisan market for one-of-a-kind finds. \nGeneral admission tickets\, which include tasting and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass (while supplies last)\, are $35 in advance and $40 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $15 in advance\, $20 at the door; children ages 6 and under\, free. Note: you must purchase a tasting ticket to taste or purchase wine.  \nEXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL AS A JEFFERSON VIP\nEnjoy access to a private tent\, hors d’oeuvres\, a private audience with Mr. Jefferson himself\, an exclusive wine tasting and more. Jefferson VIP tasting tickets are $150/person or $275/couple; Jefferson VIP non-tasting tickets are $75 per person. Reserve a VIP Table for 8 at the Wine Festival for $1\,000. \nIMPORTANT ATTENDEE INFO\nAttendees wishing to taste or purchase any wine must purchase a tasting ticket. IDs will be checked for ALL tasting ticket holders. No one with a tasting ticket will be admitted to the festival without having their ID checked. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. \n\nAll tastings and open bottle purchases will end at 4:30 p.m. Bottles of wine may be purchased to take home between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m.\nLawn chairs and blankets are allowed; however\, canopies and small tents are not.\nNo outside food or drink is permitted. There are several food vendors on site selling goods throughout the festival.\nNo animals (with the exception of service animals) are allowed on the property during the wine festival.\nHouse tour tickets are available for a discounted rate\, day-of only ($10/ages 18+\, $7/ages 6-17\, free/under 6). House tours are first come\, first served and can be purchased near the carriage turnaround.\nThere are NO refunds for ticket sales for any reason.\n\nTickets for the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival will turn off at 11:59 p.m. November 6th. Tickets will be available at the door for $40 ($20 for non-tasters). \n*Please note\, there are no refunds for event tickets for any reason. \nInterested in being an event Sponsor?\nPlease complete a 2026 Fall Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival Sponsorship Form. Contact Laura Murphy for details via email: laura@poplarforest.org or by phone: 434.534.8116. \nINTERESTED IN BEING A WINE\, FOOD or CRAFT VENDOR?\nPlease complete a vendor application\, and email or mail in to Talea Teasley at talea@poplarforest.org or P.O. Box 419\, Forest\, VA 24551. \nWinery Application \nFood Vendor Application \nCraft Vendor Application
URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/fall-thomas-jefferson-wine-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20251230T003800Z
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UID:52320-1796342400-1797638399@www.poplarforest.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated with fresh greens for the holidays as your guide paints intimate portraits of the Jefferson family’s celebration and Christmas at the Quarter Site\, drawn from true stories and anecdotes discovered in Jefferson’s letters and diaries. The tour is followed by refreshments in the Museum Shop. Admission is $30 per person. Reservations are required. \nDec.  4\, 5\, 10\,  11\, 17\, 18 at 5:30 p.m.\, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. \n*Please note: this is a nighttime tour that will walk across the grounds of Poplar Forest. Please dress warmly\, wear appropriate shoes for uneven ground\, and it is recommended that you bring a flashlight. Event tickets are non-refundable for any reason and do not include access to the house and grounds during regular business hours. 
URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/holiday-candlelight-tours/
LOCATION:Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holidays,Special Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTSTAMP:20260914T172413Z
CREATED:20251229T234900Z
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UID:52326-1797033600-1797724799@www.poplarforest.org
SUMMARY:Candlelight Wine Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Dinners held on December 12 and 19 at 6:30 p.m.\nStep back in time to experience the magic of Christmas at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson\, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker\, to celebrate the season with a multi-course dinner with wine pairings. Following dinner\, Mr. Jefferson will regale guests with stories about the holiday traditions popular during his time. \nMust be 21 and over. Tickets for the Holiday Candlelight Wine Dinner are $200 per person or $375 per couple. Reservations are required and must be made at least a week prior to dinner for catering considerations.
URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/candlelight-wine-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Candlelight Wine Dinner,Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260914T172619Z
CREATED:20251229T234957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T172619Z
UID:52323-1797073200-1797681600@www.poplarforest.org
SUMMARY:Daytime Holiday Tours
DESCRIPTION:Tours offered on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at 11 a.m.\nEnjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long\, docent-guided tours explore how Jefferson and his family celebrated the holidays and takes a look at how the holiday season impacted the enslaved community. These tours are only offered twice in December and reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets are $30 for adults 18+ and $17 for college students and teens (ages 12-17)\, $11 for youth (ages 6-11)\, under 6 free. Admission includes access to all self-guided exhibits on the property following the tour. \n*Please note\, there are no refunds for event tickets for any reason. 
URL:https://www.poplarforest.org/event/daytime-holiday-tours-3/
LOCATION:Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holidays,Special Tours
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